Attic hatches are one of the worst leaks in a home. During the Winter your warm, conditioned air that you are paying for, leaks around the perimeter of the hatch out of your home into the attic. And the inverse is true in Summer -- hot, humid outdoor air will push its way down into your living space making your cooling system work harder to cool your home. This is a great time to seal up your attic hatch and get it ready for the cold fronts moving in. If there are large gaps in your panel, cut a new one out of plywood for a nice tight fit. Next, glue several inches (the more the better) of ri...

There is finally an Energy Star rated clothes dryer available for purchase in the US! This Samsung dryer will save up to 25% of the energy used by conventional models. In the US, only washing machines have been available in Energy Star models and there has been little change in dryer technology over the past 50 years. This Samsung model is available now and other manufacturers are expected to jump on board this year with Energy Star rated, efficient models. ENERGY STAR rated dryers use 20% less energy than conventional models without sacrificing features or performance. They do this by us...